Top Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in August (2024)
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Welcome to the ultimate guide for Smith Mountain Lake events in August!
Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on these fantastic events and live music at Smith Mountain Lake in August.
Here’s our top recommendations of things to do at Smith Mountain Lake this weekend and beyond.
Please note, this post is updated throughout the year as events are finalized so please check back often or sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to hear about everything going on at SML!
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August 1, 2024
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 2, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
The Frequency: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
August 3, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Travis Reigh: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
UBU the Band: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
August 4, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 1 p.m.
Lyndsay Prillaman: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Karlee Raye: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2-5 p.m.
August 5, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
August 7, 2024
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Adjacent to the Moneta-SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road. 3-6 p.m.
August 8, 2024
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 9, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
The Dundies: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
August 10, 2024
Sunset Saturday
August 10, 2024
Live music and wine tasting at Hickory Hill Vineyards. 6-10 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Justin Prillaman: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Marshall Morlock: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
August 11, 2024
Keith McFadden: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Annalyse Marie Duo: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 3 p.m.
Steel Drum Concert: Live performance by the SML Island Pan Steel Drum Band at the Skelton 4-H Center’s covered pavilion. Benefits SML Water Safety Council. 4-5:30 p.m.
August 12, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
August 13, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
August 14, 2024
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Adjacent to the Moneta-SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road. 3-6 p.m.
August 15, 2024
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Oak Ridge Boys: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
August 16, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
NashAngeles: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Oak Ridge Boys: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
August 17, 2024
Christian Q.: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Pizazz: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
August 18, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 1 p.m.
Noah Spencer: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Battle of the Bands: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. Noon to 6 p.m.
August 19, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
August 21, 2024
Wildlife Wednesday Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal, a tour down to the dam and a presentation by an SML State Park interpreter about the wildlife that call SML home. Noon.
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Adjacent to the Moneta-SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road. 3-6 p.m.
August 22, 2024
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
August 23, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Asia Bronte Band: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
August 24, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Annalyse Marie Duo: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Glen Shelton: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
August 25, 2024
Marie Anderson: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 3 p.m.
Christian Q: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
August 26, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
August 27, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
August 28, 2024
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Adjacent to the Moneta-SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road. 3-6 p.m.
August 29, 2024
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 30, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Megan Doss Band: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
August 31, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Tate Tuck: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
That 80s Show: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Yappy Hour
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Dress up your pooch and head to Bottles & Bites for treats and prizes. A portion of proceeds benefits local animal shelters. You’re also encouraged to bring a can of pet food or a toy to donate. 4-10 p.m.
Cornhole Tournament
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Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.m.
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Andie Gibson
MANAGING PARTNER
Andie has been covering Smith Mountain Lake since 2000 for a variety of publications, including Smith Mountain Laker Magazine, The Roanoker, SML Visitor and Newcomer Guide, SML HOME Magazine and Life Outside. As a partner in G&C Ventures, LLC, she oversees all content for our suite of websites, including Smith-Mountain-Lake.com and LakeLubbers.com.
